Same-sex couples receive marriage licenses

December 5, 2012 |JOSHUA TRUJILLO

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King County Executive Dow Constantine speaks to reporters on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, about issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples just after midnight in Seattle. Constantine began issuing the licenses immediately upon certification of the November election that passed Referendum 74.

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King County Executive Dow Constantine speaks to reporters on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, about issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples just after midnight in Seattle. Constantine began issuing the licenses immediately upon certification of the November election that passed Referendum 74.